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News and Updates About Federal Financial Aid & the FAFSA: Students | Practitioners

TxCAN

Free Financial Aid Help for Texas Students & Families

 

Financial Aid Help Desk

Text “Hello” to (469) 940-5412
Get a personal reply from a uAspire Advisor within 24 hours (Mon–Fri). We can help you fill out your FAFSA, explain award letters, and answer any money-related questions over text or Zoom.

Virtual Financial Aid Workshops

Join our free, live webinars to learn key steps in the aid process, ask questions, and access helpful resources. All sessions are one hour long and open to students and fam

Introduction to Financial Aid – This training will provide an overview of the main types of financial aid and financial aid application process, while incorporating a student-centered approach to the terminology and requirements.

FAFSA Completion – This training will walk you through the online form, give you opportunities to practice with complex scenarios, and highlight the potential pitfalls all practitioners and students should be aware of.  

CSS Profile Completion – In this training, we will walk through the many sections of the CSS Profile, sharing tips for answering tricky questions and providing practice with student scenarios and case studies. We will also discuss potential follow-up steps, including the Noncustodial CSS Profile, waiver request process, and IDOC.

Resources for Students

The uAspire Financial Aid Resource Library includes easy-to-use guides, videos, and tools to help you and your family tackle every step of the financial aid process. Browse the topics below to get started.

On-Demand Resources for Practitioners

Need training for your school or organization? Access recorded FAFSA workshops, flyers, and support materials here: 

About TxCAN & uAspire


Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) brings together schools, community groups, and partners to make college and certificate programs more reachable for every Texas student. Through our partnership, uAspire provides expert training and one-on-one advising across TxCAN’s network—so you get the guidance and support you need to complete your financial aid forms and plan your path to college success.